Healing Connections Podcast

Episode 46 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "Intentions that Work for You" on 10/29/21. Emmy shares how to create the best intentions to manifest your goals and dreams. Getting crystal clear with what you want and don't want will make your path easier. Utilizing the law of attraction with writing, art, images, affirmations, meditation, and prayer can help you achieve your goals. Intuition can support you to become aware of the inner workings of your mind to easily develop your own personal affirmations and intentions. Becoming aware of your beliefs, self-talk, and expectations can help you identify barriers and areas that may need transformation. Once you have set your intentions in motion, timing and patience may ultimately bring you the highest good and greatest joy. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 45 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Kathy Van Guilder about "Animal Communication" on 10/19/21. Kathy shares that animals are supreme beings or angels who are here to help us humans to live in the heart and support us on our journeys. We can all learn how to communicate with animals, and many of us are doing this already. She provides tips and suggestions on how to communicate with animals, including a free download to strengthen your intuitive abilities and confidence. https://kathyvanguilder.com/animal-communication-free-gift She provides an animal communication demonstration with insightful messages from Emmy's dog, Lola, that can help everyone. Kathy has served to connect people and their pets, both living and deceased, through animal communication, for over 15 years. Not only can she help people to know how their animal is feeling, what they need & gain insight into any concerns people have about their pet's; but she also helps people hear the amazing wisdom their pets want to share with them so that they feel better and have a happier life. She teaches people how to communicate with animals through live and online courses and provides immediate help to people and their pet's through one on one personal sessions. She works with animals and their humans locally in the Minneapolis St. Paul area, greater Minnesota, and globally. Kathy is the author of, "For the Love of Animals, the Untold Thoughts of Our Pets", a book that shares stories and photographs of some of the animals she has communicated with to help people better understand their pet's and the true purpose of why they are in our lives. Kathy is also a professional pet photographer and owner of Kathy Van Guilder Photography. Visit https://kathyvanguilder.com/ and https://kathyvanguilderphotography.com/ Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 44 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "Harnessing the Wounded Healer" on 10/15/21. Emmy shares that the wounded healer is an archetype or area of your life where you have the greatest wound and the also the greatest opportunity to grow and heal. Through a healing journey you can learn how to heal your wound and help heal others. You can learn greater compassion, empathy, and love for yourself and others. This can lower a sense of loneliness with a connection to all. Emmy shares personal stories of areas where the wounded healer has been the most active in her life and how she has then been able to help others. In the process of helping and healing others, you can learn and grow with more joy and contentment in life. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book

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Episode 43 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "Improving Self-Compassion with a Nonjudgmental Attitude" on 10/08/21. Emmy describes how your sense of self-compassion and a non-judging attitude can impact your mental and physical health and wellness. When you are judging yourself, consciously or unconsciously, you then in turn can judge others. This influences the quality of love and your satisfaction in relationships. She shares methods to increase your self-compassion, acceptance, and love for yourself for more positive emotions, a higher vibration, and a greater connection to intuition. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 42 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Dave Roberts, LMSW about "Staying Positive in Troubling Times" on 9/29/21. Dave shares that embracing all emotions while also being hopeful can lead to greater joy and contentment in life. He shares how his affirmations and intentions to have a greater connection to spirit led to several synchronicities and people who supported him with his grief, after the passing of his daughter. David J. Roberts, Licensed Marriage Social Worker, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology and psychology-child life departments at Utica College. Dave has contributed numerous articles on transformation of grief, and addiction, to several online sites and publications. His first book is co-authored with Reverend Patty Furino, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, was published in March of this year. Learn more at PsychologyProfessorandMinister.com. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 41 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "The Greatest Commodity in the Universe" on 9/24/21. Emmy shares, what she believes, is the greatest commodity in the universe. She describes how love is the highest vibration of the universe that binds us all together and can help us heal. The energy we emit can be modified by how much love is flowing through us and can impact our relationships. When connected to love we are more aligned with intuition that can increase creativity, decision-making, and joy. Challenging experiences can teach us how to love better and ultimately enhance all of our lives. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 40 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Deanna Waggy about "Acupressure for Stress and Tension" on 9/17/21. Deanna shares three simple acupressure techniques to help lower stress and tension that can be done day or night, anywhere. Each technique helps to lower the stress response to the relaxation response to increase a sense of well-being, connection to yourself, and spirituality. Deanna has a passion for promoting excellence within Occupational Therapy, Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening Acupressure through public speaking, writing, mentoring, study groups and research. She provides virtual and in-person holistic wellness services, acupressure classes, spiritual direction and consultation. She created a series of virtual classes for 2022 incorporating contemplative reflection, spiritual practices and self-care resources for whole-being health. Deanna and her husband live in South Bend, Indiana and enjoy their 3 acre wooded property, which they share with a variety of wildlife and birds. You can discover more at DWaggy.com. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book

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Episode 39 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "Mind-Body Practices for Pain" on 9/10/21. Emmy describes how the mind and body are one – our thoughts and emotions can affect the body, and the body can affect the mind. The stress response, known as the "fight, flight, or freeze" response can create or exacerbate tension and pain in the body. The relaxation response, known as the "rest and digest" response may help reduce pain. She shares five mind-body practices that may lower pain and prevent conditions that may lead to pain, such as: 1. Guided Imagery 2. Yoga 3. Massage and Bodywork 4. Mindfulness 5. Intuitive Development

Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book

Episode 38 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Scarlett V Clark about "Success through Failure" on 8/24/21. Scarlett V Clark is the CEO and founder of the Smart Girl Tribe that is the UK's #1 female empowerment organization. Scarlett is the author of "The Smart Girls Handbook." She has worked with UN Women, the British Council, Women for Women International, Harvard University, and the NSPCC, and through her online community is redefining girlhood. Scarlett shares that to be successful in life you need to continue past "failures" that are really learning experiences. She provides encouragement to tame the inner critic and keep going when you're feeling down. She shares what it means to her to be successful by living an authentic life and loving yourself. She openly discusses her challenges with anxiety and how she manages it, and shares many tips, including guided visualization and gratitude, to reach your dreams and goals. Visit http://smartgirltribe.com/ and follower her on Instagram at scarlett_v_clark and Smart Girls Tribe on Instagram and Twitter @smartgirltribe Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Episode 37 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares "Three Tips for Meditation" on 8/7/21.

Emmy shares three tips to help you have a great and successful meditation practice: 1. Select the Environment 2. Select the Focus 3. Let Go of Trying She guides you in a heart meditation to help you connect to love for yourself and others. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book